GP says dizziness and brain fog could be sign of a chronic illness
“Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a complex and debilitating condition that is ...
New digital health service clinicians must have right information system - GP says
A Christchurch GP says clinicians at the new 24/7 digital service for medical appointments will be flying blind if they do ...
Medical schools boosted by 25 places a year, more graduates to be trained in GP clinics
Medical schools in Auckland and Dunedin will train 25 more doctors a year after a funding boost announced today. Health Minister Simeon Brown also announced that 50 graduates a year would be trained ...
Stomach sign could indicate three deadly cancers - when to see a GP
Other symptoms of stomach cancer include unexplained weight loss, black stools containing blood (melaena), nausea and ...
'My son's headache was sign of something major - he died waiting for a GP appointment'
Talented DJ Alex Theodossiadis died after being told to wait three weeks to see a GP when reception staff failed to realise he should be seen urgently, his family have said ...
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RACGP Questions Further Urgent Care Clinic Investment
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has warned new urgent care clinics won't solve Australia's patient care challenges, and once again raised ...
'Heavy periods left me exhausted - then my GP's treatment made it worse'
Moria Timi Omi suffered for years with debilitating heavy periods, leaving her exhausted and struggling to find a solution ...
What breaking out in a sweat at night REALLY means – and when it’s a sign of killer disease
MOST of us get sweaty at night every now and again, and blame it on bad dreams or booze after a few too many pints.  But ...
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GP says 'see doctor' if you have 'intense' sign of often-undiagnosed disease
it’s important to seek medical advice.” Pain in the back or lower abdomen Dr Grant said: “Ongoing pain in the lower tummy or back, especially if it worsens around your period, can be a sign ...
Doctor shares three health signs you should never ignore - and when to see your GP
It can be easy to ignore small or strange symptoms in our bodies, hoping they will go away with time or turn out to be ...
GP surgery in St Helen Auckland earmarked for closure
It was revealed on Thursday (March 6) that the GP surgery on Manor Road in St Helen Auckland had been proposed for closure.
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Majority of new urgent care clinics announced in Labor-held or targeted seats ahead of election
“We are now seeing more than $1 billion will be spent on setting up these clinics, and we still have no sign of an evaluation to show whether ... “We shouldn’t cannibalise existing GP clinics to staff ...